Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

They’re called smart meters. And both Con Edison and NYSEG utility companies say they are a way for customers to keep watch on energy use and to save money. Con Edison said on its website it has ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — In the coming weeks, RG&E and NYSEG will begin the three-year process of replacing all of the electric meters on homes, apartments and businesses in our region with smart ...

ALBANY - National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the homes of its gas and electric customers.

Hope you had a merry Christmas and are ready for a smart meter New Year. That’s not exactly the seasonal greeting given by electricity provider AEP-PSO, but it may not be too far off. In 2015. the ...